1990 Rover 400 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1990 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 400 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
